Balenciaga Employment Law Intern
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Balenciaga
Balenciaga is an avant‑garde luxury fashion house renowned for its couture heritage and progressive design language. The Maison operates within the Kering group and combines a strong creative identity with global retail and corporate operations, offering career paths across design, product, retail and corporate functions.
Balenciaga in Paris seeks an Employment Law Intern (July 2026) to support HR legal projects, CSE preparation and labour relations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Draft legal responses to internal stakeholders on a range of employment law matters.
- Support preparation and administration of Works Council (CSE) meetings: prepare agendas, presentation materials, minutes and manage Outlook scheduling.
- Assist with disciplinary procedures and negotiated terminations: draft legal documents, prepare supporting papers and conduct financial calculations.
- Contribute to case management for individual and collective disputes, including drafting and organising responses.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments in French employment law and jurisprudence and report relevant changes.
- Collect and analyse HR practices with HR partners and produce dedicated legal or operational guidance and templates.
- Provide operational support on GDPR/privacy matters in coordination with privacy referents.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in or holder of a Master 2 (or equivalent) in Labour/Employment Law, DJCE or CAPA.
- Strong legal drafting skills and rigorous approach to documentation and confidentiality.
- Diplomatic interpersonal style, adaptability and pragmatic orientation to problem solving.
- Ability to communicate in English with international interlocutors.
- Interest in applying legal expertise in a business and HR context.
Skills
Experience
Academic background in employment law at Master 2 level; prior internships or practical exposure in labour law, HR or a law firm handling employment matters are desirable but not mandatory for this internship.
Education
Master 2 (or equivalent) in Labour/Employment Law, DJCE or CAPA (required).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a fast‑paced, creative environment where design ambition and contemporary thinking are highly valued. As part of the Kering group, the Maison emphasises professional development, inclusive teams and a commitment to high standards of performance and integrity.
About Cerulean
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